P50VT25 Why doesn't Amazon offer any of the Panasonic VT25 series TVs directly?
33360
The VT-25 series now can enable a "patch" to fix the limitations of the calibration controls...along with the latest firmware...this display is now the best available display in production...it's very close to the reference Pioneer 500M numbers...the next model year from Panasonic will include some Pioneer tech that will put it even or surpass Pioneer numbers of the past
33361
Because Panasonic's retail strategy for this tv is to offer it only in brick and mortar stores at first so that people can experience the 3d effect first-hand. However, some small online outlets will still sell it, just not the major ones.
1773159
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, Black It says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality. The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2n http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.html Looks like you're good to go! Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with a Panasonic HDTV and any model of 3D Blu-ray player.
861848
Yes, I would be interested in this TV also at $535.99 with free shipping, how do we find out if Amazon will honor this?
892684
This is an artifact of the good reputation of the BD35K/BD55K and the fact that they have been discontinued, no new ones are available, and the replacement models announced by Panasonic at CES won't be shipping for several weeks. In the meantime, with limited supply and continuing demand, vendors that have them will charge what the market will bear.
1806341
It's comparable in price with most other retailers -- +/- $30. If you have the option, like I did, to get it locally so it doesn't have to be shipped, that would be the best way to go. But, yes, price-wise Amazon is in the same range as other suppliers of this TV.
1459022
I ordered this TV on the 18th because there is not a better value out there right now. I called Vizio and they said Amazon ordered a bunch of these TVs last week but they would/could not tell me the official release date. I called Amazon and was told the same. All they would say is that I would get an e-mail as soon as it is released. I have read on-line that the original release month was May but the demand for the 553 was extremely high so they pushed it back to July.
1272116
That clinches it. Amazon's good about accepting returns (I returned a Samsung late last year), but sounds like it's not worth the hassle this time. Thanks for confirming my choice. (I like Panasonic, too, but when I ask for a personal favorite from some of these sales guys who are around hundreds of TV sets every day, they almost always say Sony's the one.)
120374
It's funny that Amazon listed EE as having the TV and now they are on back order. EE has them listed as in store only. I've been waiting 3 1/2 weeks also because it's a good price when ever they get it shipped.
2119493
I've had this TV since November 06 and I've watched the supplier change here on this site several times. Sometimes it is Amazon, sometimes someone else. I'd just be patient and I bet it will once again come back to being sold by Amazon.
228928
I am in this same boat. I am a HUGE amazon fan, and would Love to buy this TV... however, I don't want the BUZZ.... If I buy from Crutchfield or BestBuy, I know I can have them check it out before I have them ship it.
1954080
i am in the same boat as you. this tv looks awesome but now it is not available. did they make a new model? if so, where can you get it?
2044864
FYI-Amazon has dropped the return restrictions on 27" TVs. All TV's now fall under their general return policies. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with them yesterday to make sure that was the case because I saw reviews with this frustration but couldn't find anything about it on their returns policy. I have printed out all the applicable return policy pages to I have those just in case I need them.
2203022
I have no idea. But I plan on buying this TV off of Amazon within the next 2-3 weeks so I HOPE they still have it listed for sale then!!!
1770811
Amazon doesn't appear to have this TV anymore. $429 was when Amazon was selling it, now the price keeps fluctuating because other stores are selling it through Amazon. I am in the same boat as you and I am waiting to see if Amazon gets it back in stock so the price might be $429 again. Lets keep our fingers crossed...
836254
The 554 is NOT currently available per Vizio's own website you lying troll."This item is Coming Soon." http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs/xvt3d554sv.html
878413
I picked mine up through Costco and have also noted that it's not on their website right now, odd. It was 1,399 w/ free shipping and it is the best TV I've ever seen. You'd have to pry it out of my cold dead hands.
1816766
It looks like they do but through Safe Guard or you can always get Square Trade. I do not see anything direct from Amazon or Panasonic. I have not tried Safe Trade but have used Square Trade before and they have in-home service for large TV's.